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Why Diners Line Up at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana on Wooster Street in New Haven

Some people fly across the country for a concert or a ballgame. Others make the trip from Utah or Arizona for a pizza, and they do not regret it. In New Haven, Connecticut, one old pizzeria on a quiet Italian street has drawn lines out the door for about a hundred years. The wait can stretch to an hour on a busy day, yet the crowd keeps coming back.

New Haven, CT · 22h
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Thousands of grocery cards for those affected by SNAP cuts still left unclaimed, agency leaders say

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Thousands of state-funded grocery cards aimed for Connecticut residents affected by cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have yet to be claimed, according to agency leaders.  Last year, thousands of people lost their benefits due to federal changes to the SNAP program. In its place, state leaders decided […]

Connecticut · 2d

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Connecticut Hall is serving up variety

From early-morning breakfasts to lunch or late-night dinner, Connecticut Hall serves as a go-to spot for many students to grab a bite to eat and recharge amid their busy days. With several food stations and a variety of options, students can find something to satisfy their hunger all at one stop.

Connecticut · 1d
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25+ Tea Houses & Spots For Afternoon Tea in Connecticut

The weather is getting colder, and it feels like the perfect time for a cup of tea. But why go for whatever’s hiding in your kitchen drawer? Upgrade your next cup with a trip to one of Connecticut’s many tea rooms and afternoon tea experiences, where the selections are endless, and the experience goes far beyond the steep. From traditional tiered trays of finger sandwiches and scones to whimsical themed teas, historic settings, and special holiday events, there’s something for every style and age. Whether you’re hoping for a cozy afternoon escape, a new tradition with friends, or simply an excuse to sip something warm, consider this your guide to teatime across Connecticut.

Connecticut · 23h
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Connecticut Foodshare prepares Thanksgiving meals as SNAP cuts increase need

Connecticut Foodshare is preparing 40,000 Thanksgiving meals as federal cuts to food assistance put additional pressure on families and food pantries across the state.

Connecticut · 14h

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Southington's Koshi Sushi & Grill, known for Japanese and Korean cuisine, closes after 7 years

"Koshi became one of my absolute favorite spots to stop for a meal,” said one customer, who lives in Bristol.

Southington, CT · 20h

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You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Tried The 1-Pound Lobster Roll At This Connecticut Seafood Shack

There are places you visit, and then there are places that quietly rearrange your understanding of what a meal can be. Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, sitting right on the water in the tiny village of Noank, Connecticut, belongs firmly in the second category. Most people in Connecticut have...

Connecticut · 4d

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The Burgers At This Little Connecticut Cafe Are So Enormous, You Can Barely Take A Bite

If you’ve ever driven past a small, weathered building on a quiet Connecticut road and thought, “There’s no way that place is worth stopping for,” then Lake Zoar Drive-In in Stevenson is about to teach you a very important lesson about judging things by their exterior.

Connecticut · 7d

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Connecticut’s Seven Oldest Seafood Shacks Are Still Frying Whole-Belly Clams

Clam strips are fine, but whole-belly clams are the real deal for anyone who grew up near the Connecticut shoreline. They keep the soft, briny belly that gives each bite its full ocean flavor, and a lot of newer spots simply skip them. The seven long-running shacks and seafood joints...

Connecticut · 2d

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Gone forever: The 3 most beloved Connecticut restaurants that recently closed

Connecticut has endured another round of restaurant goodbyes, and this one reaches from a South Norwalk bakery café to longtime Italian dining rooms in Stamford and South Windsor. Together, these…

South Windsor, CT · 7d

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This 25,000-Square-Foot Connecticut Grocery Market Brings Foods From Around The World Under One Roof

Imagine walking into a grocery store and realizing your usual shopping list suddenly seems incredibly boring. There are ingredients you’ve never heard of and foods you didn’t even know existed. And you’ve barely made it past the entrance. One enormous Connecticut international grocery market brings foods from...

Connecticut · 1d

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This Unassuming Connecticut Smokehouse Serves The Best Brisket In New England

Somewhere in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, a smokehouse is quietly making fools of every other barbecue joint in New England. Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue has been doing this without any fanfare, without any fuss, and without any apology whatsoever. Let’s get one thing out of the way first. When most...

Hartford, CT · 4d

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Eight Waterbury eateries, including a bowling alley, cited for serious health violations in August

Health department inspectors visited 37 Waterbury establishments that serve or sell food in August and cited eight for serious violations.

Waterbury, CT · 10d

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The Overlooked Connecticut Town With Mouth-Watering Polish Food On Every Corner

There’s a city in central Connecticut where the pierogi are so good, they’ll make you question every life decision that kept you away this long. New Britain, Connecticut is quietly serving up one of the most underrated Polish food scenes in the entire northeastern United States, and it’s sitting right there in Hartford County, waiting for you to show up hungry.

New Britain, CT · 2d

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You Could Spend All Day At Connecticut’s Largest Restaurant Hall That Has 21 Vendors And 3 Bars

Parkville Market in Hartford, Connecticut is the kind of place that makes you look at your watch at 4pm and realize you’ve been there since noon and have absolutely no regrets about it. Twenty-one vendors and 3 bars in one building sounds like a math problem, but the answer...

Hartford, CT · 4d

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The Old-School Italian Bakery In Connecticut That Locals Have Quietly Loved For Generations

Every Thursday, one tiny bakery pulls hot sausage rounds from the oven. The smart move is to show up right when the doors open. Then you carry your prize across the street to a park, with plenty of napkins. The family behind those ovens has been baking since 1900. That’s...

Connecticut · 1d

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You’ll Happily Drive Across Connecticut For The Grinders At These 8 Old-School Delis

Looking for the best old-school delis with grinders in Connecticut?. These 8 delis serve up classic sandwiches and bold flavors that make every mile of the drive worth it!. 1. Franklin Giant Grinder Shop (Hartford) Franklin Giant Grinder Shop on Franklin Avenue is the kind of place that Hartford residents...

Connecticut · 5d

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Berlin's Second McDonald's Opens on Turnpike, Anchoring Long-Stalled Redevelopment

Berlin, Connecticut now has its second McDonald's, with a new restaurant open at 466 Deming Road, at the corner of Deming Road and Berlin Turnpike. The 3,690-square-foot restaurant includes a drive-thru and joins the existing McDonald's location at 185 New Britain Road, giving the town two outposts of the chain for the first time.

Berlin, CT · 4d

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9 Connecticut Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Meals Without The Cooking Or Cleanup

Thanksgiving dinner sounds wonderful until you remember who’s responsible for washing all those dishes. The cooking takes hours, the kitchen becomes a disaster, and somehow the cleanup lasts longer than the meal. Wouldn’t it be nice to skip that part for once?. Several Connecticut restaurants offer Thanksgiving dining...

Connecticut · 1d

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New York and New Jersey restaurant chains are expanding into Connecticut. Here's where.

People aren't the only things coming into Connecticut from the Empire State - restaurants are migrating here as well. In the past year, a number of eateries from both the New York and New Jersey area have opened outposts in Connecticut. The restaurants offer everything from Mediterranean cuisine to classic smash burgers, and bring that iconic Tri-State Area flare to the Nutmeg State.

Connecticut · 13d